The new tax reform bill proposed by President Bola Tinubu to the National Assembly has ignited a widespread and spirited debate across the nation, with opinions varying significantly by geographical regions. In the North, however, a distinct set of concerns have emerged, highlighting growing apprehensions about how the legislation may disproportionately affect the economic stability...
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Taraba gov’s sister dies after gunshots injury
Atsi Kefas, a younger sister of Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State is dead. She died as a result of the gunshots injury from security operatives attached to Governor Kefas mother’s convoy. The victim was shot last Thursday in a vehicle that was carrying the governor’s mother. 44-year-old woman lost her life battle in a...
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Okpebholo raises probe panel on Obaseki’s govt
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has raised 14-man panel to probe his Predecessor, Godwin Obaseki tenure in office. The development followed several entreaties made to the elsewhile Governor to provide details of Assets and Liabilities of the State to his successor. Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor, conveyed the Governor’s approved...
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FEDECO Secretary is dead, Buhari mourns
Former Executive Secretary of the defunct Federal Electoral Commission (FEDECO), Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi is dead. The electoral a body was responsible for overseeing the electoral process in Nigeria during the Second Republic (1979-1983). Sources said Kurfi, who was the District Head of Kurfi Community in Katsina State, transited peacefully in the early hours of Friday...
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First draw in Glo Festival of Joy promo revealed
The first batch of winners in Globacom ongoing Festival of Joy consumer promo emerged on Thursday in Warri, Delta State. The draw event was witnessed by several Glo subscribers and the media personnel at the Gloworld shop at the Delta Mall, Effurun, while a representative of the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC), Mr. Anwyuli Efejukwu,...
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Oba of Benin extends ties to ‘descendants’
Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, CFR, Oba of Benin has extended ties to ‘Benin descendants’ who migrated from Benin Kingdom Centuries ago, but living in modern day — Delta State, Nigeria. The treasured memory, was captured in Oba Palace on Thursday October 24th 2024 when Prince Ephraim Odiakosa Nwabuekei, a scion...
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The urgent case for the proposed Benin City Capital Development
By Osehobo Ofure Victor Benin City, easily Nigeria’s most historically significant Cities, has comprehensive development plan that has suffered over the years. As the capital of Edo State, it bears the responsibility of being a cultural, administrative, and economic hub, yet its State of development falls short of these expectations. Other Nigerian state capitals...
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APC women laud Oba of Benin for peaceful poll
All Progressives Congress (APC) women group has lauded Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, CFR for his fatherly role and prayers towards the peaceful conduct of Saturday September 21st governorship election in Edo State. Declaring their stance during a solidarity visit to Oba Palace on Monday in Benin City, Mrs Itohan Osahon...
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Tragedy hits ex-minister’s family
Tragedy has hit the family of Dame Pauline Tallen, former Minister of Women Affairs, opening a harrowing toll. Richard, only son of the elsewhile Minister who served during Muhammadu Buhari administration died on Sunday morning. 42-year-old father of three children, according to his family statement seen by News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), died of Cedarcrest...
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MKO Abiola’s campaign DG, Zwingina, dies at 70
Senator Jonathan Zwingina, the Director-General, Presidential Candidate Chief Moshood Abiola’s defunct Social Democratic Party (SDP), is dead. 70-year-old Zwingina, was behind the ‘Hope ’93’ Presidential campaign organisation in the June 12 1993 election, which was nullified by former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida (Retd) died after a protracted illness on Wednesday in Abuja. Wilberforce Bafte...